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Alex and Maia Shibutani 2018 US Nationals Performance

This Ice Dancing Performance Set to Mambo Music Will Make You Want to Get Up and Dance

If you aren't already familiar with Maia and Alex Shibutani, allow this captivating ice dancing performance to make you big fans of the talented duo. The sister and brother pair from Team USA, who adorably call themselves the Shib Sibs, delivered a knockout performance to a medley of Pérez Prado mambo songs at the 2018 US Nationals on Jan. 5. Maia said that she "felt really good out there" during the Short Dance performance and that she and Alex "did our thing." Their enthusiasm and precision paid off, because the Shibutanis placed first in their category that day.

"We were listening to Perez Prado's library of music and I heard 'Mambo No. 8,' and we're always trying to push the boundaries of what we're doing," Alex said in a statement. The siblings are known for putting their personality into unique performances, with past music choices including Michael Jackson and Coldplay. Watch the video of the perfectly synchronised performance for yourself above, and prepare to get the urge to dance! The Winter Olympics air live beginning Feb. 8.

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